Request for Proposal: Contract Legal Recruiter – Immigration Attorney Recruitment

• Identify, screen, and hire highly qualified immigration attorney candidates for supervising attorney and staff attorney positions.
• Reduce time-to-hire for legal roles and provide a diverse, qualified candidate pool.
• Conduct needs assessment, sourcing strategy, screening, interview management, background checks, placement, and reporting.

This role helps the UFW Foundation provide free or low-cost immigration legal services to farm workers and immigrants in rural California communities, ensuring access to justice for historically marginalized populations.

• Minimum five years of experience in legal recruiting, specifically in immigration law with nonprofit organizations.
• Proven track record of placing newly barred attorneys at entry-level and attorneys with 3-5 years of experience.
• Existing network of legal professionals in California, preferably in Bakersfield, Fresno, or surrounding counties.
• Ability to act independently with strict commitment to confidentiality and ethical guidelines.

Contract position (1-6 months). Compensation varies based on qualifications. Flexible work environment: in-person, hybrid, or remote within California. Independent contractor agreement with confidentiality and data privacy provisions.

The UFW Foundation is a non-profit organization that advocates for farm workers, immigrants, Latino communities, and historically marginalized communities across the U.S., providing educational outreach and critical services such as immigration legal services.